Whitehouse Leisure is pulling out all the stops for this years EAG show. The company has built a strong portfolio of exclusive licensed and generic plush, as well as an accompanying range of redemption prizes. Across its three stands the company will showcase some of the hottest licensed ranges for 2015 these include blockbuster movie plush and redemption from; Minions, Jurassic World, Frozen, Inside Out, How to Train Your Dragon, SpongeBob, Marvel Avengers and Disney Princess.

To celebrate the new Minions movie release, welcoming visitors to our stand this year will be our very own life-size Minion character, said Mark Titterton, Partner at Whitehouse Leisure.

In addition Whitehouse has expanded its soft toy range with product from the most popular kids TV shows around including; Peppa Pig, Doc McStuffins, In the Night Garden, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mickey and Minnie. The company also provides product that attracts both teenagers and adults and is extremely excited to announce brand new Paul Frank plush and redemption prizes.

This may seem like a lot of product but this really isn't it, Mark comments, As our company has grown and we've shown our commitment to delivering great product to the market, we've been able to win licenses for some of THE must-have toys. Whilst blockbuster TV and Movie product is certainly a winner, we have also seen some real growth in app/gaming related product and we're excited to launch at EAG our Candy Crush product.

Mark added, We always have our finger on the pulse and as we have done in previous years we're able to offer our customers some really exciting new generic plush and family ranges. Our Sparkly Eyes collection continues to go from strength to strength and we have some fantastic new big winner prizes available.

Add into this mix their expansive redemption & pusher offering and as an amusement and leisure operator Whitehouse Leisure really do have everything you need. Their redemption range includes both licensed and generic toys and games including; Gadgets, Remote Control Toys, Confectionary, Stationery, Ceramics, Resins, Key-Chains and Fashion Accessories. EAG International Expo is the most important show in our calendar,Ó he said. It's a very important Expo for us and for many customers, it will deliver the first glimpse of the new season's products.

DreamWorks Animation revealed upcoming movie release How to Train Your Dragon 2 at the recent Cannes film festival. The production company are elated to hear published reviews from renowned critics that have named it “DreamWorks Animation’s strongest sequel yet” and “breathes fresh fire into the franchise”. This news comes ahead of UK cinema release on 4 July 2014 and it looks as though it’s shaping to be the No. 1 blockbuster movie this summer.

Whitehouse Leisure’s How to Train Your Dragon 2 plush toys includes; Toothless, Gronkle, Beans & Nadder. The stock will hit their warehouse this month and the company is expecting it to quickly become one of their 2014 bestsellers.

Ian Whittingham, Business Development Executive at Whitehouse Leisure comments, “We recognised How to Train Your Dragon 2 as a strong blockbuster movie and worked with DreamWorks on the securing the licensee for amusement plush earlier this year. We’re delighted with the quality of the product and are thrilled to hear the reaction the film is getting prior to general release.”

Whitehouse Leisure, Europe’sleading manufacturer and distributor of licensed and generic toys for amusements is excited to announce its recent acquisition of the license to distribute its Disney plush product throughout amusement and leisure venues in the Middle East and Africa. This new territory will enable Whitehouse Leisure to sell its wide range of licensed Disney collections to over 27 new countries.

Their range consists of characters from Disney’s most popular TV shows and films including: Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, Doc McStuffins, The Muppets, Planes, Nemo and Monsters University.

Mark Titterton, Partner at Whitehouse Leisure comments, “We we’re awarded the Disney license for UK & Eire back in April 2012 and have seen huge success in these regions with our exclusive plush items for amusement and leisure venues. Nearly two years on it is exciting to be able to expand our territory and build on the success that we’ve already experienced with our Disney product. We have many licences already working well for our partners in the Middle East region and securing Disney will assist significantly in growing operators’ revenue streams.”

Whitehouse Leisure is set to showcase an unprecedented number of new and exclusive licensed plush lines at the 2013 EAG International.

Following their appointment as the official distributor of Disney plush for leisure in 2012, they will launch an extensive range of new product which will include Eeyore Tender Little Moments, Winnie the Pooh Fluffy characters, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, the Muppets, the Seven Dwarfs and a number of Mickey and Minnie Mouse designs.

This will add to an already impressive line up of top draw licensed products also set to launch at the show which include new Angry Birds Starwars characters, Despicable Me 2, Family Guy, Mr Blobby, Furby, Fruit Ninja and Monkey.

To view the utmost collection of licensed amusement plush please make sure you visit stand numbers 940, 950 and 845.

December 2012

Triple The Toys From Whitehouse Leisure

As 2012 comes to close and thoughts turn to the excitement of the New Year, Whitehouse Leisure has announced an enterprising approach for EAG International Expo taking place at ExCel London, January 22-24th, revealing it will be providing visitors a trio of stands showcasing the very best in licensed plush toys and novelty items.

Established some 15 years ago, Whitehouse Leisure has become recognised as a premier supplier to the amusement industry covering diverse regions such as the UK, Eire and the Middle East.

Commenting on the strategy which will disperse product ranges across three stands according to specific key areas, Business Development Manager Ian Whittingham said the decision was taken in order to assist visitors with optimising their time at the show. “We will actually have three separate stands, one for licensed and generic plush, one displaying redemption prizes and a third for our star products and key licensed products.

"Indeed, our presentation at EAG International Expo will represent the output of an extremely busy year, with some high profile licenses being negotiated,” revealed Ian.

Whitehouse Leisure has acquired an enviable reputation for its understanding of the art and science of plush and novelty items. “Apart from the functional aspects such as durability, visual appeal, size and shape, it’s incredibly important to be tapped into popular culture and to be able to forecast the hot brands for the coming year," said Ian.

"Having secured the right products, we still leave nothing to chance and we supply a wide range of point of sale material to ensure that the items are presented in an appealing way. For example, if you look at a crane, it is effectively a shop window, supplying the inside stickers and external decals along with wrapping, will enhance sales,” he explained.

Whitehouse Leisure’s portfolio for EAG International Expo reveals a veritable ‘who’s who’ of successful toy entertainment brands and while many are new others, are updated treasured classics.

Contemporary incarnations of Disney Pixar’s Nemo will be on display following the studio's release of Finding Nemo 3D and updated, high quality versions of evergreens Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh will also feature. Appealing to a wider audience, Stewie, Brian and Peter from Family Guy will be in attendance, along with hecklers Statler and Waldorf, who will be joining their co-stars from the classic Muppets range.

Also premiering is a plush version of the 1998 sensation Furby and, perfect for the crane market, Mr Blobby himself. There has already been much interest in new ranges from the blockbuster Despicable Me 2 by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment following its release on DVD according to Ian.

“EAG International Expo is the most important show in our calendar,” he said. “We attend the event to discuss forecasts with customers and to finalise orders. It’s a very important Expo for us and for many customers, it will deliver the first glimpse of the new season’s products.”

For further information about EAG International Expo 2013, visit www.eagexpo.com

September 2012

Whitehouse Leisure announce Berlin Show product launch

Some new and exiting licensed products for 2013 are set to launch at the Berlin Show show next month. These will include plush items from Despicable Me 2, tipped to be the hottest animated movie of next year due for release June 2013, and Family Guy

The number one best selling crane line of the year ‘Angry Birds’ will also feature prominantly at the show with the latest ‘Space Theme’ plush proving to be an instant hit with operators. Other key licensed products on show in Berlin will include the Raving Rabbids, Ice Age 4, Spongebob Squarepants, Care Bears and Teletubbies plus many more.

Whitehouse will also be exhibiting its redemption prize collection with low ticket items such as confectionery, key rings and stationery right up to the high ticket value products such as watches, perfume, popcorn and candy floss makers, remote controlled cars and helicopters, docking stations, camcorders and I-pod shuffles.

For the most extensive range of amusement products please make sure that you visit stand 1225 in Hall 21

January 2012

Olympic Guests Fly The Flag For Whitehouse Leisure at EAG International

After a year characterised by several notable successes, Whitehouse Leisure is certainly not resting on its laurels and can now lay claim to a new product range of Olympic proportions.

Certainly no stranger to the international exhibition circuit, this year’s London show will witness a very special and unique event for Whitehouse Leisure as under a master agreement with Golden Bear, the company has secured rights to supply the amusement and leisure sectors with characters based on London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville.

Both mascots will be available in two sizes and for the particularly patriotic, they are joined by a specially sized Wenlock, decked in red, white and blue. A full range of supporting point of sale material for all types of cranes has already been developed.

The Essex based supplier of licensed and novelty goods has already put in place the foundations to ensure that sales growth will continue into 2012 and beyond. Indeed, the company is occupying no less than three separate locations at EAG International 2012 and visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the diversity of product.

Whitehouse Leisure’s Phil Setter gives an insight into what’s new for 2012: “We’ve exhibited at both previous EAG International Expo’s and each year we’re determined to raise the bar.

"A 2011 milestone for Whitehouse Leisure was the award of a licence from Disney for the UK and Irish amusement markets. We’ve already had notable success with Disney in the UK retail sector and we’re delighted to work with this iconic organisation on developing products which meet the specific requirements of our industry. We’re devoting a stand to previewing our entire Disney range, available from April onwards.”

One of Whitehouse Leisure’s outstanding successes in 2011 was the Angry Birds range and Phil Setter has confirmed that colourful new characters will be launched in this popular viral phenomenon.

Also on show will be expanded redemption ranges for the hugely successful SpongeBob and Hello Kitty, plus, in a surprise announcement, Whitehouse Leisure has revealed that Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville have accepted an invitation to appear on the company’s stand during EAG International. For many, this is likely to be the first sighting of these, soon to be, iconic figures and will present a unique photo opportunity!

December 2011

Whitehouse Leisure anounce award of Disney License for UK and Ireland

Whitehouse Leisure has announced they have been awarded the Disney Amusement and Leisure plush license for the UK and Ireland from April 1st 2012. The license will cover all Disney classic characters as well as Disney movie releases.

“This is tremendously exciting news and completes what is already looking like our strongest plush collection ever” says Whitehouse’s Managing Partner Phil Setter. “Our sister company Posh Paws already has a strong relationship with Disney and holds the exclusive plush rights for retail so to be awarded the amusement rights really is the icing on the cake “

“ It’s now full steam ahead to organise the new collection in time for 2012 and I’ll be spending 10 days in Hong Kong during January to pull everything together. In addition to the well know favourites there are some great new concepts for the new year as well as The Muppets and re-release of Finding Nemo in 3D. If everything goes to plan we’ll be in a position to show samples at the forthcoming Exhibitions.

June 2011

Whitehouse Leisure to distribute London 2012 Plush Mascots

Whitehouse Leisure has been appointed official distributor of London 2012 merchandise plush for the amusement market via master toy licensee Golden Bear Products Ltd. This represents a tremendous opportunity to be a part of what is being billed as the world’s biggest sporting event attracting millions of extra visitors to the UK as well as a global TV audience of up to 4 billion.

The two mascots Wenlock for the Olympic’s and Mandeville for the Paralympic’s will be offered as an assortment in 20cm and 30cm sizes. In addition both mascots will also be available in a Union Flag design to provide a patriotic feel. All products will be available to purchase from February 2012 along with promotional point of sale kits for all types of cranes.